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Ohio State University Hospital Program

Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Columbus, OH(Columbus, OH MSA Metro)
44
Positions
#90
Specialty Rank
$70,835
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#90
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
55th Percentile
Top 45% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4203821156
NRMP Code:
1566420A0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
44
Interviews:
120

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
44
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.4
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
73
Non-Physician Staff:
6
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
29%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
8%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Diagnostic Radiology Residency at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is a four-year program with 11 residents per class. Training occurs at OSU hospitals and Nationwide Children's, covering diverse settings. Residents learn from subspecialty faculty, with a strong didactic curriculum and opportunities in informatics and leadership. Perks include a $1,500 education fund, AIRP stipend, wellness days, and moonlighting.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$70,835
PGY-1
$70,835
PGY-2
$73,100
PGY-3
$75,605
PGY-4
$78,043
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Columbus, OH
Metropolitan Area
Columbus, OH MSA
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
11,774,683

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
83(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$211K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$68K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
16.2%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
11,774,683
Median Age
38 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.6
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
73°F
Winter
33°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
63%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
9.1
Gas (per gallon)
$3.19
Gym Membership
40

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$70,835
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$85,343
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4203821156
NRMP Code:
1566420A0YOG
Total Positions:
44
Interviews:
120
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Amna Ajam
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/25/2025 - 10/2/2025
Interview Period:
10/22/2025 - 1/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Yes, with exceptions
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1566420A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Ohio State University Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Ohio State University Hospital
Contact Person:
Keri Nuesmeyer
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
11
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:11
PGY-2:11
PGY-3:11
PGY-4:11

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
13.9%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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